Figurines for the garden: photos of geese, storks and other crafts made of foam and plaster

Long gone is the time when the best decoration of the backyard territory were abundantly fruiting beds and actively blooming flower beds with gladioli. Now the main attention is paid to the original landscape of the garden, the decor of the recreation areas, the beauty and aesthetics of the site as a whole.

Now every designer is his own and decorates his space as far as imagination and means are enough.

All kinds of decorations play an important role in creating a harmonious picture: sculptures made of polystyrene, garden figures made of plaster, compositions of decorative concrete products. They successfully complete the overall style of the site, easily add that very raisin, distract attention from unsuccessful areas and mask unaesthetic places (deep thickets, unnecessary ravines).

The finishing touch of any site will be garden figures for a summer residence and a country house, which will give a special zest to your recreation area.

Large and small figurines for decoration can favorably emphasize the beauty of the garden, but they can also violate the subtle harmony if they are incorrectly selected and installed in the wrong place.

When purchasing or even making funny and beautiful figures with our own hands, we must imagine what they are for and where we will install them.

How to choose garden figurines?

In order for the purchase of a sculpture or a figurine for a summer residence to be as successful as possible, you should adhere to the basic rules when choosing. Objectively evaluate your site, determine its parameters and design direction. In a small area, objects that are too large will look out of place. The pretentious statue of Apollo in a typical country garden also looks silly. Decide on a theme - and only then go in search of a suitable decor.

Often, flower beds and a garden are enlivened with a variety of figurines and figures, and some even a vegetable garden where beds with vegetables are located.

1. For a temporary garden transformation, plywood and foam garden figures are suitable. For long-term use, it is better to buy decorative products made of natural stone, concrete, polymers, etc.
2. Consider the potential location of the sculpture. In the area of ​​active artificial irrigation, wooden or plaster figures for the garden will quickly become unusable.
3. Do not use several products from different materials on one square.
4. Do not install park sculptures in large quantities. A large number of objects in a small area will give the garden a lurid look.
5. Take a good look at the range of current products. Don't be limited to classic plaster gnomes. In recent years, a stork, dragon, cat, deer and others have become more and more popular for the garden.

To choose not only a beautiful, but also a useful little thing, pay attention to functional products. Like garden sculptures of gnomes made of plaster with lanterns in their hands. They can be placed along the path as an additional source of illumination in the dark.

There are special products in which you can place flowers: all kinds of stands, pots - floor and hanging.

Successful examples and options in the photo

Every day the art of decorating a garden area expands and acquires new facets. Now even the most quirky delights of private homeowners can be easily satisfied. Garden figures made of wire, pet packs, car tires and old barrels are no longer relevant.

The figures, placed throughout the territory of the country house, attract the eye and cheer up.

The modern market offers a lot of original products made of plaster, stone, concrete, wood, polystone, ceramics, and metal. For example, the garden figure of a goose, accordion and donkey, made of durable ceramics or plaster, is the perfect composition to complement a private courtyard in a traditional rustic style. The same goes for garden wooden sculptures of a bird, a cart, a frog and a fawn. Collected in a single plot, they will easily decorate a well-kept area at a country cottage.

They will be very helpful on the playground and will certainly delight the kids.

Next, we will consider in more detail the advantages and disadvantages of various kinds of materials for modern park sculptures.

Stone figures

Natural materials are harmonious in the appearance of a living garden. Decorative bowls and large flowerpots made of natural stone for small perennials fit perfectly in the park space, emphasize the status of the owner of the house and the nobility of the exterior. Often, architectural elements are made of stone: columns, pedestals, small fountains. Even more often - figures of characters: goddesses, mermaids, ballerinas, etc. To complement the landscape design, boulders and small pebbles are used. The latter is great for laying garden paths and scaffolding a plot for a recreation area.

If we want to create the atmosphere of a warm and cozy village house, we can place animal figurines on the territory of the dacha.

Advantages:

• maximum product strength;
• durability of the material;
• wear resistance;
• versatility in application to any landscape design.

You can create original garden figurines yourself and come up with your own style.

Among the disadvantages are the extremely high cost and heavy weight. Even a figurine "stork" for a garden, made of natural stone, will be difficult to move from place to place if desired.

Concrete figures

Concrete sculptures are considered to be the main example of strength and durability. The composition of the mixture for pouring the product includes: water, cement, sand, color pigment and a substance to increase mobility. The solution is poured into molds and reinforced with a reinforcing cage. If the figure is small, fittings are dispensed with. To prevent the soil from sagging under the weight of the future decoration, a foundation is needed for a concrete park figure. This imposes additional complications. In addition, as a result, the dimensions of the finished structure reach enormous indicators. It is unlikely that it will be possible to get an elegant product from such material.

The decorative component of your garden depends only on your imagination and desire to embody your plans.

Advantages:

• long service life;
• the strength of the product in compliance with technological standards at the manufacturing stage;

Disadvantages mean the lack of the ability to independently move the statue, difficulties in transportation, and a meager stylistic range.

The solution is poured into the finished form or covered with frame products that can be made from ordinary wire.

Gnome made of plaster

A plaster garden figure is an inexpensive pleasure. Every homeowner can afford such a decoration for the backyard. Moreover, some of the owners are trying to create plaster gnomes, squirrels and cats on their own, pouring the material into special forms. The result is always excellent, but the finished product needs a finish painting and additional coating. Just like plastic and foam, gypsum figures are not very strong and durable, as they collapse from minor shocks and falls, sudden temperature changes, excessive humidity and other factors. Over time, gypsum products lose their presentable appearance and need to be replaced.

You can create anything from it, but you need to be extremely careful with such sculptures - they are quite fragile.

Advantages:

• low cost of material and finished figure;
• the possibility of self-production;
• wide assortment and species diversity;
• ease of transportation;
• quick dismantling and rearrangement at the site;

Figures are created from traditional plaster and one of the new materials - polystone.

The disadvantages of children's cartoon gnomes are more significant. These include low strength indicators, a short service life, the dependence of the location on additional external factors in the garden.

From ceramics

Ceramic figures are a popular niche in the garden decor market. The cost of the products is quite low, and the choice of options surpasses all other categories. Most often, monochrome or colorful figures are made from:

• terracotta (red glazed items);
• majolica (chubby pottery covered with frit);
• faience (a durable analogue of majolica with thick glaze);
• chamotte (rough ceramics "like natural stone");
• casting clay (shiny products produced in 2 firing at a temperature of at least 1100C).

Ceramics are very popular.

Traditionally, all ceramic figurines are bright, colorful, detailed, and therefore often attract the attention of buyers.

Advantages:

• a huge range of finished products;
• a wide selection of material subspecies;
• low cost;

These figurines can be purchased in specialized stores, and in all shapes and sizes.

The disadvantages are in the extremes: depending on the material chosen, the figures are either heavy and durable, or light and fragile. Most of the decorations quickly deteriorate and take on an unkempt shabby appearance.

Made of metal

Copper and bronze figures will diversify the setting in the garden and give the area a unique flavor. But not every style of street interior is suitable for such decorations. The classic design can be complemented by statues of famous characters and animals, and it is better to decorate a Provence-style garden with a product in the technique of metal forging by the type of crystal filigree (a forged basket with flowers, a decorative bicycle in full size and etc.).

Metal sculptures look original.

Metal sculptures and figurines are really strong, reliable and durable. But subject to timely inspection, stripping, tinting and other measures. Forged products will not break when dropped and are unlikely to change in any way under the influence of a snowstorm, searing heat and gusty winds.

Advantages:

• long service life;
• strength of the material and the entire structure;
• the ability to create twisted lines and openwork patterns;

She is not afraid of rain or sun rays. You will have such a sculpture forever.

The disadvantages of metal decor for a garden plot are the need for systematic maintenance (painting, anti-corrosion treatment, etc.) and the high cost of the finished product.

Tips & Tricks

Garden figures have many functions, and not always decorative ones. Some products serve as a support for weaving plants, others scare away pest birds, and still others zone the territory and protect the site from external factors. But in order for the purchased or home-made figures to please the eye, and not annoy during the rest, it is worth listening to the advice of professionals.

Create compositions including compatible colors to blend in with each other.

1. Think over the concept before purchasing the decorations. Make a figurative composition, think about the material of performance, colors and style. If you plan to organize a whole plot, all its details should be in harmony with each other and with the park landscape.
2. Take your seat seriously. In the center of the garden, it is better to put large fountains, massive figures, tall statues that completely attract attention. In secluded corners, place small bright figures that focus on themselves only part of the attention.
3. Don't forget about sizes. Small garden figures will quickly get lost against the backdrop of a lush garden with rich flora. While large pedestals and columns will look extremely silly in a small, neat area.
4. Choose the right materials. If the house is made of timber or logs, do not buy plastic decor. Give preference to natural materials. Metal forged figures and ceramic small figures are suitable for buildings made of brick and stone. It is not recommended to complement ultra-modern houses with garden decor made of wood and cast metal.
5. Focus on cost. Even in an inexpensive price segment, you can find high-quality and durable products that will last more than one year. At the same time, a high price is not always a guarantee of the strength and safety of garden decor.

At night, your garden will be transformed by luminous elements, lanterns, solar-powered sculptures.

Otherwise, it all depends on the tastes and mood of the owners of the house. You should always be guided by your own instinct, but at the same time it is not superfluous - to preview in advance the current models and the most popular figures for the garden, the photos of which are located below.

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